My 7-year training anniversary reflection
Today marks seven years since I began strength training! When I was approaching one year out of college, I decided to commit myself to lifting at least once every week, mostly out of
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Josh Jones Forbes • Growing stronger helped me break out of my old, limited self-image. Now I'm helping my LGBTQ+ and allied friends to do the same!
A strong lower back (even with lower back pain)
Lower back pain is so common. Globally, an estimated 31% of adults experience lower back pain, with higher rates for women in particular. The pain typically begins around or after the age of
Learning affirming alternatives to "dieting"
Almost everyone I know has wanted to lose weight by dieting at some point in their life — me included. There is constant social pressure for people, especially women, to lose weight, and as
"No brain, no gain" — the psychology behind your workouts
I was as surprised as anyone when strength training became my hobby. My experiences with exercise had been varied, but I always remembered the negative ones and thought of myself as "unathletic.
Apps that actually work
"What's your fitness tech stack?" Okay, no one has specifically asked me that, but they should. There are six apps I've used regularly over the last six